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Leon Edwards has successfully retained his welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296. “Rocky” was one step ahead of Covington for the majority of the bout. The fight was slow, both men fought at a measured pace and most of the action came in the dying seconds as Covington …

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and contender Dricus Du Plessis were involved in an ugly crowd brawl at UFC 296. Footage shows Du Plessis lifting Strickland by the hips whilst “Tarzan” rains down punches and elbows to the top of his head. The two later collapse to the floor, and …

Josh Emmett left Bryce Mitchell seizing on the floor at UFC 296, after sparking him with a thunderous overhand right just two minutes into the very first round. Emmett — one of the hardest hitters in featherweight history — stalked Mitchell throughout the opening minutes. “Thug Nasty” was clearly apprehensive …

Former two-time unified heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has remarked that he believes Francis Ngannou won “The Battle of the Baddest” versus his longtime rival Tyson Fury. Speaking to TNT Sports, Joshua ripped Fury for his lackluster performance, calling ‘The Gypsy King’ a “fat slob” in the process: “I think …

Former two-time UFC champion Georges Saint-Pierre insists that he is not a part of Dana White’s alleged UFC super fight. UFC CEO White teased a “super fight” during his appearance on the Full Send podcast on November 28, which had fans throwing around many names, including Nick Diaz and GSP. …

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has expressed his strong desire to face Francis Ngannou in the ring. “The Bronze Bomber” is not one to shy away from a challenge, as he is prepared to take on Ngannou in both boxing and MMA. Speaking to Lucky Block, Wilder admitted …

UFC welterweight title contender Gilbert Burns believes that Leon Edwards is “too accurate and too technical” for Colby Covington at UFC 296. Speaking as a Stake.com ambassador, Burns remarked that Edwards can “definitely finish” Covington when they fight: “I think Leon can definitely finish him,” Burns said. “Leon has got …

Giga Chikadze is out of his featured prelim bout against Josh Emmett at UFC 296 on December 16. “Ninja” suffered a torn groin in training and has been forced out of the fight altogether. Chikadze broke the news on December 5, sharing a video of his training injury to his …

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has highlighted his disdain for up-and-comers urging him to vacate his title. Currently sidelined with a torn pectoral muscle, “Bones” is feeling the mounting pressure from his UFC peers, including interim title holder Tom Aspinall, who is eagerly eyeing a chance at the legitimate belt, …

Paulie Malignaggi, former boxing world champion and one of Conor McGregor’s most bitter rivals, has some scathing remarks for former UFC double-champion. Malignaggi and McGregor’s relationship went to tatters back in 2017 during the buildup of McGregor vs. Mayweather. McGregor used select sparring footage of himself and Malignaggi to build …